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854 UKE

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration854 UKE
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,003 miles

Slight brake bind on all brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,822 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,167 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,314 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,314 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,368 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,445 miles

50 spots of coprrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

50 spots of coprrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,205 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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854 UKE is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 854 UKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 854 UKE registered?

854 UKE is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is 854 UKE safe to buy?

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